Big Toms Diner in Winter Haven, Florida, was cited for 16 violations during a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection on September 9, 2024. The Polk County eatery, known for its all-American cuisine with a Southern twist, received a warning and required a follow-up inspection.
The September 9 review uncovered three high-priority, eight intermediate, and five basic violations. This American diner, known for its Southern twist and all-day breakfast, holds a 4.5-star rating from 4,167 Google reviews.
Richared Stesen, a local guide and recent customer said on Google reviews: “Big Tom’s is the best!”
A follow-up inspection on September 10 found only two basic violations, bringing the establishment into compliance.
High-priority violations included temperature management issues, and a stop sale for safety food.
Meanwhile, intermediate violations ranged from soiled food-contact surfaces to missing handwash sinks and expired employee training.
Basic violations ranged from unsuitable storage of employee items to dirty walls and equipment in poor repair. The inspector’s note revealed that many issues were corrected on-site, including labeling of unhealthy substances and replacing missing hand soap and paper towels.